Rheumatoid arthritis is an
autoimmune disease in which joints,
usually those of the hands and feet, are symmetrically inflamed, resulting in
swelling, pain, and often the eventual destruction of the joint's interior.
It is the most common inflammatory joint disease and
a major cause of disability, morbidity, and mortality. It occurs
worldwide, affecting approximately one per cent of adults and is more
common in women and the elderly. Rheumatoid
arthritis may be accompanied by fatigue, weight loss, anxiety, and
depression. In this condition, the immune system attacks the tissue that
lines and cushions joints (certain
immune cells, perhaps mast cells, attack the
carbohydrate molecules, known as glycosaminoglycans, in the joints). Eventually, the
cartilage, bone, and ligaments of the joint erode, causing scars to form within the joint.
The joints deteriorate at a highly variable rate.

Rheumatoid
arthritis dietA regular, healthy diet is generally appropriate. Some people have
flare-ups after eating certain foods. A diet rich in cold water fish has beneficial effects on inflammation. Eating a relatively large amount of red meat
every day appears to increase the risk of inflammatory arthritis. Research has linked smoking and drinking a lot of coffee
to rheumatoid arthritis, while suggesting that eating lots of fish and
vegetables may protect people from the condition. Alcohol intake in small to
moderate amounts could be beneficial by reducing the inflammatory response.

Regular consumption of sugar-sweetened soda, but not diet
soda, is associated with increased risk of seropositive RA in women, independent
of other dietary and lifestyle factors. Sugar-sweetened soda consumption is
consistently associated with an increased risk of several chronic inflammatory
diseases such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Sugar-sweetened
soda consumption and risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis in women. American
J Clin Nutrition, 2014. This study was based on following 79,570 women from the
Nurses’ Health Study (NHS; 1980–2008) and 107,330 women from the NHS II
(1991–2009).

People with rheumatoid arthritis may be more likely to
achieve remission if they maintain a healthy body weight.

Swedish researchers found that of the 32,000-plus women
they followed for nearly eight years, those who ate fish at least once a week
were less likely to develop RA than other women were. Aug. 12, 2013, Annals of
Rheumatic Diseases, online.

The production of antibodies to certain foods is increased in the gut of many
patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Hypersensitivity to certain foods leads to a
flare-up in the joints. Systemic and intestinal immune responses are abnormal in
many patients. Most often these antibodies are to
components of milk, eggs, and pork. It may be worthwhile to avoid these
foods or other foods suspected of causing flare ups. Gut,
August 2006.

There is evidence that rheumatoid arthritis is less
severe in the southern Mediterranean countries, such as Italy and Greece, where
oil-rich fish, fruit, vegetables and olive oil are consumed in greater amounts
than in many other countries. Lower
intakes of fruit and vegetables and dietary vitamin C are associated with an
increased risk of developing inflammatory polyarthritis.
Proc Nutr Soc. 2004.

Obesity increases the risk. Perhaps weight loss can reduce
symptoms.

Sleep and insomnia
People with RA who don't sleep well have a higher likelihood of greater
functional disability due to pain and fatigue symptoms associated with poor
sleep quality

Natural remedy, therapy for rheumatoid arthritis I will update this page as more studies become available regarding the
natural approach to rheumatoid arthritis. In the meantime, I have come across
some studies regarding natural supplements that I wish to share with you. Discuss with your doctor to see whether these herbs
and supplements are appropriate for you, and whether there could be potential
problems when combined with rheumatoid arthritis medications. At this time I am not aware of a natural rheumatoid arthritis cure.
See the section on food and rheumatoid arthritis discussed below.

Fish oils are certainly
one of the first supplements to try for rheumatoid arthritis since they reduce
inflammation. Cod liver
oil is another option, there have been some studies regarding the use of cod liver oil
and rheumatoid arthritis treatment.
The beneficial properties of fish oil are related to its fatty acid
composition rich in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. A number of
epidemiological and clinical studies have demonstrated the benefits of fish oil
supplementation in rheumatic diseases, in particular in rheumatoid arthritis.
The anti-inflammatory effects of fish oil are due to the production of
alternative eicosanoids, to the reduction of proinflammatory cytokines, and to
the inhibition of the activation of T lymphocytes. Fish oil supplementation may
be a good addition to the traditional pharmacological treatment of rheumatoid
arthritis.
Arch Med Res. 2012. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and the
treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: a meta-analysis. Department of Internal
Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul,
Korea. We undertook this study to assess the effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated
fatty acids (PUFAs) (administered at ≥2.7 g/day) for a minimum duration of 3
months on clinical outcomes in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This
meta-analysis suggests that the use of omega-3 PUFAs at dosages greater than 2.7
g/day for greater than 3 months reduces NSAID consumption by RA patients.Folic acid for patients on methotrexate.
Vitamin D - Int J Rheum Dis. October 2013. Serum vitamin D level and disease
activity in patients with recent onset rheumatoid arthritis. The results of this
analysis indicated that patients with more active RA have a lower serum vitamin
D level.Andrographis paniculata
has been evaluated as a treatment for RA.Curcumin has antioxidant
and antiinflammatory properties. Curcumin is derived from
turmeric.Cats claw a small
study showed a reduction in pain in rheumatoid arthritis patients given Cat's
claw extract.
Ginger herb may be helpful in rheumatoid arthritis and since ginger has a number
of health benefits, it is a good idea to consume ginger daily or to take ginger
supplements.Green tea extract may
offer some help. It would not hurt to drink a cup of green tea a day. Some
people may consider taking a
green tea extract
supplement a few times a week.Guggul has
anti-inflammatory
activity and may be helpful in some patients.
Pomegranate consumption. Isr Med Assoc J. 2011. Consumption of pomegranate
decreases serum oxidative stress and reduces disease activity in patients with
active rheumatoid arthritis: a pilot study.
Rose hips have shown benefits.Lyprinol, a green mussel
extract, has been found to be helpful.Stop smokingGluten free diet may be triedChicken collagen may be
helpful for rheumatoid arthritis.
Resveratrol - Z Naturforsch C. 2013. The influence of resveratrol on the
synovial expression of matrix metalloproteinases and receptor activator of NF-kappaB
ligand in rheumatoid arthritis fibroblast-like synoviocytes.

Rheumatoid arthritis exercise
For people
with extensive damage in large joints from rheumatoid arthritis, high-intensity,
weight-bearing exercise accelerates the progression of joint damage. Mild to moderate exercise programs to improve muscle strength and
aerobic capacity are beneficial for people with rheumatoid arthritis. Progressive resistance training can help patients who experience muscle wasting. Generalized muscle wasting in
rheumatoid arthritis is common although often masked by a concomitant increase
in fat mass. Progressive resistance training is an effective treatment for this
metabolic complication.
Regular sunshine exposure is of benefit.Yoga improves hand grip strength in normal persons and in patients with
rheumatoid arthritis, though the magnitude of improvement varies with factors such as
gender and age.
Tai Chi is helpfulCurcuminCurcumin and quercetin are antioxidant molecules with anti-proliferative,
anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive activities. The objective of this study
was to investigate the inhibitory activity of these agents using four assays of
inflammatory aspects of arthritis. Both curcumin and quercetin inhibited
neutrophil activation, synoviocyte proliferation and angiogenesis. Curcumin
strongly inhibited collagenase and stromelysin expression at micromolar
concentrations whereas quercetin had no effect in this assay. These studies
suggest that curcumin and to a lesser extent quercetin may offer therapeutic
potential for the treatment of crystal-induced arthritis or rheumatoid
arthritis. Inflamm Res. 2006. Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences,
University of British Columbia, Vancouver BC, Canada.

Fish oils and omega-3 fatty acids
Effects of n-3 fatty acids on serum interleukin-6, tumour necrosis
factor-alpha and soluble tumour necrosis factor receptor p55 in active
rheumatoid arthritis.
We investigated the effects of a low n-6 fatty acid (FA) diet
supplemented with fish oil on serum pro-inflammatory
cytokine
concentrations and clinical variables in patients with active rheumatoid
arthritis. Sixty patients were randomly assigned to
receive a diet low in n-6 FAs and n-3 FAs supplement (fish oil group), a
diet low in n-6 FAs and placebo (placebo group), or no special diet or
intervention (control group). At week 18
the fish oil group had significant reductions in linoleic acid, C-reactive
protein (CRP) and soluble tumour necrosis factor receptor p55 (sTNF-R
p55), and significant elevations in eicosapentaenoic acid and
docosahexaenoic acid compared with baseline. There were no significant
differences in the clinical variables between the three groups. At week 24
there were significant reductions in interleukin-6 and TNF-alpha in the
fish oil and placebo groups. Supplementation with n-3 FA and a low n-6 FA
intake decreased serum sTNF-R p55 and CRP levels in patients with
Rheumatoid arthritis. J Int Med Res. 2004.

Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and the treatment
of rheumatoid arthritis: a meta-analysis.
We undertook this study to assess the effects of omega-3
polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) (administered at ≥2.7 g/day) for a
minimum duration of 3 months on clinical outcomes in patients with
rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Our meta-analysis
suggests that the use of omega-3 PUFAs at dosages >2.7 g/day for >3
months reduces NSAID consumption by RA patients. Arch Med Res. 2012.

Folic acid
Folate, homocysteine, and
methylcobalamin status in patients with rheumatoid arthritis treated with methotrexate,
and the effect of low dose folic acid supplement.
To investigate the effect of methotrexate (MTX) treatment of rheumatoid
arthritis on folate metabolism, and to determine the effect of low dose folic
acid on toxicity, efficacy, and folate status. A 52-week prospective
study of 81 patients with rheumatoid arthritis treated with MTX and
self-administered low dose folic acid; 38 rheumatoid arthritis patients were
included prior to MTX therapy, 33 rheumatoid arthritis patients continued
established MTX therapy, and 10 rheumatoid arthritis patients were excluded.
Drug efficacy and side effects were monitored with biochemical and clinical
indicators. MTX treatment resulted in decreased concentrations of red
blood cell (RBC) folate and a rise in plasma homocysteine. Intracellular
concentrations of MTX were inversely correlated to RBC folate levels after
treatment for a longer period (mean 41 months). Supplement with low dose folic
acid prevented or diminished the influence of MTX on folate status and had a
protective effect on MTX induced liver toxicity without changing the efficacy of
MTX. MTX interferes with folate and homocysteine metabolism. Our
results indicate low dose folic acid supplementation has a beneficial effect on
MTX toxicity in rheumatoid arthritis patients. J Rheumatol. 2004.

Cat's claw herb
Randomized double blind trial of an extract from the pentacyclic
alkaloid-chemotype of uncaria tomentosa
(Cat's Claw) for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
Forty patients undergoing sulfasalazine or hydroxychloroquine treatment were enrolled in a randomized 52
week, 2 phase study. During the first phase (24 weeks, double blind, placebo
controlled), Rheumatoid arthritis
patients were treated with UT extract or placebo. In the second
phase (28 weeks) all patients received the plant extract. Twenty-four
weeks of treatment with the UT extract resulted in a reduction of the number of
painful joints compared to placebo (by 53% vs 24%).
Rheumatoid arthritis patients
receiving the UT extract only during the second phase experienced a reduction in
the number of painful and swollen joints compared to the values after 24 weeks of placebo. Only minor
side effects were observed. This small preliminary study
demonstrates relative safety and modest benefit to the tender joint count of a
highly purified extract from the pentacyclic chemotype of cats claw in patients with
active Rheumatoid arthritis
taking sulfasalazine or hydroxychloroquine.
J Rheumatology. 2002.

Citrus, zinc may cut rheumatoid arthritis risk: studyZinc and an antioxidant found in
citrus fruit may lower the risk for rheumatoid arthritis a
new study suggests, but the researchers say the findings are preliminary and there are
still no well-defined risk factors for the disease. The researchers looked at nearly 30,000 women from the Iowa Women's Health Study. All
had answered a food questionnaire in 1986 that assessed how much and how often they ate
certain foods as well as their vitamin and supplement
intake. Years later, there were 158 cases of rheumatoid arthritis among the women. The diets of
those women were compared with those of study participants who remained free of the
illness. The doctors found that women getting less than 40 micrograms of beta-cryptoxanthin,
which is found in citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruit, were at a slightly higher
risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis than women who consumed more than that amount. When they looked at the amount of zinc in each woman's diet, they found that those who
took zinc supplements had a lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis. But getting an equivalent
amount of zinc from food was not associated with decreased risk. Their results are published in the February issue of the American Journal of
Epidemiology. American Journal of Epidemiology 2003;157:345-354.

Rose hip herbal remedy in patients with rheumatoid
arthritis - a randomised controlled trialIn a double-blind placebo-controlled trial, patients with rheumatoid
arthritis (RA) according to ARA/ACR criteria were randomised to treatment with
capsulated rose-hip
powder 5g daily or matching placebo for 6 months at two outpatient clinics in
Berlin and Copenhagen. Primary outcome variable was Health Assessment
Questionnaire (HAQ) at 6 months, secondary outcome included DAS-28, physician's
global evaluation of disease activity, RAQoL, SF-12 and concomitant pain
medication. In a total of 89 patients (90% female, mean age 56) HAQ-DI in the
rose-hip group improved, whereas in the placebo group it worsened. In the HAQ
Patient Pain Scale no significant differences were observed between both groups.
In the HAQ Patient Global Scale a trend was seen favouring rose-hip. The
Physicians Global Scale demonstrated more improvement in the rose-hip compared
to the placebo group. The results indicate that patients with RA may benefit
from additional treatment with rose hip powder.Phytomedicine. 2010. Willich SN, Rossnagel K, Roll S, Wagner A,
Mune O, Erlendson J, Kharazmi A, Sörensen H, Winther K.Institute for Social
Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Charité University Medical Centre,
Berlin, Germany.

MSM
Email - I am a 38 year old woman who has been dealing with
Rheumatoid Arthritis since my child bearing years. I started seeing an rheumatoid
arthritis doctor about 7 years ago and had been using a Naproxen prescription
since then for pain, inflammation, morning and night stiffness. Not wanting to
continue taking Naproxen for recent concerns about its safety. I started taking
MSM advised by my mother who recently was diagnosed with Rheumatoid
Arthritis. I have been taking
3 grams of MSM in the morning and night for the past 3 months with no need for
addition pain medications. I am truley amazed at the results I've had. If anyone
has had chronic pain from arthritis like I have had it is worth trying MSM.

Supplements that are not
effective rheumatoid arthritis treatmentsTaking vitamin E supplements does not reduce a woman's risk of rheumatoid
arthritis. Arthritis Care and Research, November 15, 2008.

Role of alcoholIn a study that followed 2,900 adults with rheumatoid arthritis, Swiss
researchers found that light-to-moderate drinkers showed slower progression in
their joint damage compared with non-drinkers. Heavy drinkers, on the other
hand, showed the greatest progression. Dr. Axel Finckh, of University Hospital
of Geneva, one of the researchers says the findings are in line with past
research linking moderate drinking to a lower risk of developing RA. There is
also animal research suggesting that alcohol may inhibit arthritis, possibly by
reducing inflammation. Heavy drinking, on the other hand, seems to promote
inflammation. The study by Dr. Axel Finckh, of University Hospital of Geneva,
was published in Arthritis & Rheumatism, 2010.

Causes, consequencesRheumatoid arthritis can also produce a variety of symptoms
throughout the body. The exact cause of rheumatoid arthritis isn't known, but many
different factors, including genetic predisposition, may influence the autoimmune
reaction. Usually, rheumatoid arthritis first appears between 25 and 50 years of
age, but it may occur at any age. In some people, the disease resolves
spontaneously, and treatment relieves symptoms in three out of four people;
however, at least 1 out of 10 people eventually becomes disabled. is different
than rheumatoid arthritis. Half of
the risk is attributable to genetic
factors. Smoking is the main environmental risk. Air
pollution and smog
exposure is starting to be recognized as a factor.

Traditional
treatment of rheumatoid arthritisThis
ranges from simple, conservative measures such as rest and adequate nutrition to
drugs and surgery. Treatment starts with the least aggressive measures, moving
to more aggressive ones if needed. A basic principle of rheumatoid arthritis
treatment is to rest the affected joints, because using them aggravates the
inflammation. Regular rest periods often help relieve pain, and sometimes a
short period of total bed rest helps relieve a severe flare-up in its most
active, painful stage. Splints can be used to immobilize and rest one or several
joints, but some systematic movement of the joints is needed to prevent
stiffening. RA increases the risk of developing potentially fatal blood
clots in the legs and lungs.

Rheumatoid
Arthritis Treatment - Drugs - MedicationThe main categories of drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis
are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), slow-acting drugs, corticosteroids, and
immunosuppressive drugs. Generally, the stronger the drug, the more severe its potential
side effects, so that closer monitoring is needed. Treating rheumatoid arthritis
with "biologic" immunosuppressive drugs, such as TNF-blockers, neither increases
nor decreases the risk of heart attack or stroke compared with use of
methotrexate, the most commonly prescribed drug for rheumatoid arthritis. As of
2013, information indicates that the standard and older use of medications is as
good as the costlier and newer ones.
Although jewelry may be the first thing that springs to
mind when someone says "gold", injecting a liquid form of the metal can help
people with rheumatoid arthritis. In fact, gold therapy has been around for a
while, and now new research shows it can be effective when combined with another
treatment. In the study, reported in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatism, gold
therapy reduced the severity of arthritis in patients who had a poor response
with methotrexate, the standard drug used to treat the disease.
Even if an initial course of methotrexate for the
treatment of rheumatoid arthritis gives disappointing results, persistence may
pay off. A second course may be more successful. Many patients continue to have
active disease in spite of intensive therapy with disease-modifying
antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs).
Two biotech drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis --
Abbott Laboratories Inc.'s Humira and Johnson & Johnson's Remicade -- may raise
the risk of cancer and infections.

Disease-modifying antirheumatic
drugs (DMARDs) reduce synovitis and systemic inflammation and improve function.
The leading DMARD is methotrexate, which can be combined with other drugs of
this type. Biological agents are used when arthritis is uncontrolled or toxic
effects arise with DMARDs. Tumor necrosis factor inhibitors were the first
biological agents, followed by abatacept, rituximab, and tocilizumab. Infections
and high costs restrict prescription of biological agents.

The risk of irreversible
hydroxychloroquine toxic retinopathy is much greater than previously
appreciated.

TNF-blockers used to treat rheumatoid
arthritis may lead to
psoriasis. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, February 2009.

Post-marketing surveillance reports
indicate that TNF-blockers such as infliximab, etanercept, adalimumab,
certolizumab, and golimumab increase the risk of haematological and other
cancers and psoriasis in children, adolescents, and adults.

Some patients who take the
anti-rheumatic drug Arava (leflunomide) develop peripheral
neuropathy, a nerve
problem that involves numbness, tingling or pain in the hands or feet.

Newer drugs like Enbrel and Remicade
may lead to the development of an inflammatory disorder of blood vessels,
usually affecting the skin. The rheumatoid arthritis drugs, called TNF blockers, have been linked to
a condition called leukocytoclastic vasculitis, or LCV.

Cimzia, Enbrel, Humira, Remicade, and Simponi all
inhibit a natural protein called tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFa). TNFa plays
a major role in arthritis. It also plays a major role in protecting the body
from infections and cancer and therefore their use may increase the risk for
some forms of cancer.

Steroid usePatients who are treated with low-dose of the
steroid prednisone have an increased risk of coming down with pneumonia. Most other drugs used to treat arthritis
don't have this drawback. Prednisone, a
steroid, tends suppresses
the immune system and at high enough doses this could increase the chances of
infection. Even though prednisone is commonly used to treat arthritis patients,
there have been no studies looking at it's effect on the risk of pneumonia --
which is one of the major causes of death in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
The
most common treatments for rheumatoid arthritis are methotrexate, prednisone, Remicade,
hydroxychloroquine and Enbrel.
There appears to be no significantly increased risk associated with so-called TNF-blockers
-- Remicade, Enbrel or Humira -- or with methotrexate, hydroxychloroquine or
sulfasalazine. Prednisone use is common in rheumatoid arthritis and is therefore
a potentially important health risk. Arthritis & Rheumatism, February 2006.

Rheumatoid arthritis symptomCommon symptoms include fatigue, weight loss and anemia. Affects about 2 million
Americans, three times more women than men. Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis are
different than symptoms of
osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Rheumatoid arthritis sets a body at war with itself, as
white blood cells attack healthy tissue in the joints. The cost of that war may
be greater than previously thought: people with rheumatoid arthritis are twice
as likely to die of heart disease.

PregnancyWomen who give birth have a lower risk of developing this joint condition than
women who remain childless -- though the potential protective effect seems to
fade over the years. Arthritis & Rheumatism, 2010.

Rheumatoid arthritis
Research studies
Increased blood levels of C-reactive protein
(CRP), a marker for inflammation, are seen long before symptoms of rheumatoid
arthritis appear.

Epidemiology of rheumatoid arthritis: determinants of onset, persistence and
outcome.
University of Manchester Medical School, Oxford Road, Manchester UK.
Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol. 2002.
There is some evidence that Rheumatoid arthritis may have been brought from
North America to Europe during the 18th century. Its arrival in rural parts of
the developing world is still more recent. The incidence and prevalence of
Rheumatoid arthritisvappear to have fallen in Europe, North America and Japan in
the last 50 years. During this time the peak age of onset has risen. Risk
factors for the development of Rheumatoid arthritis include genetic factors, an
adverse pregnancy outcome, smoking, obesity and recent infections. The oral
contraceptive pill and some dietary constituents may be protective. Older age
and female gender are risk factors both for the development of Rheumatoid
arthritis and for a worse outcome. This risk factor profile offers some
opportunities for primary and secondary prevention. However, treatment is the
greatest determinant of Rheumatoid arthritis outcome.

Influence of co-administrated sinomenine on pharmacokinetic fate of
paeoniflorin in unrestrained conscious rats.
J Ethnopharmacol. 2005.
Paeonia lactiflora root(
Chinese Peony ) and Sinomenium acutum Rehder
and Wilson stem are two herbs widely used in Chinese medicine to
treat rheumatoid arthritis. EmailsI have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis
multiple joint failure. While I was in the USA, I was taking
prescription medicine namely Arava. I was only getting relief from it with
many side effects. I decided to go to Vietnam. I have been living here
since 2 years ago. Since I first came, I started taking natural
traditional herbal medicine made up of roots, barks, leaves, insects,
snake skin, etc. This medicine helped me get my feet back on the ground.
However, I always had the need to continue taking pharmaceuticals every
other day, like Vioxx and later Mobic. Since I began taking turmeric as a
juice mixed with other fruits, I have no longer the need to take Mobic.
That was a month ago.
I appreciate you sharing this with us, please keep
us updated on your progress.

I was going to buy a cream for rheumatoid
arthritis that contains
pregnenolone
along with glucosamine and emu oil. Does the pregnenolone really help with
rheumatoid arthritis.
I have not seen studies with pregnenolone in cream form for
rheumatoid arthritis, so I can't say.

My wife is now on methotrexate because of RA. When I
was sorting my old books, I found your book on pregnenolone that refers
to its use for RA. I visited your website but it does not talk
pregnenolone for RA. She now wants to try it. Would you give us any
advice on the use?
There are quite a number of other supplements to try before
resorting to hormones. If nothing else works it may be worthwhile to try
a low dose of 5 mg of pregnenolone, but I have not seen any recent
studies regarding the benefits and risks of this hormone as a treatment
for RA. Also, it is not clear how it would interact with medications
used for this condition.

My wife has just been diagnosed with severe
rheumatoid arthritis. Can you tell me what you know about injectable
peptides from Belguim as a treatment for RA. She cannot take the
allopathic perscription drugs because some of her past illnesses could
be activated.
I have not studied the topic of injectable medications from
Europe and I am not familiar with Belguim.

I started taking LubriSyn to help with RA and it's been
working wonderfully. About a month into it I started getting a chicken
pox-like rash on my neck and shoulder. I brushed it off thinking it was
dry winter skin until I lapsed in taking the hyaluronic acid. The rash
started to go away and went out of my mind until I started taking it
again. I'm 18 days into taking the LubriSyn hyaluronic acid and that
rash sparked back up. I've never been allergic to a thing in my life,
I'm one of those folks who can roll around in poison ivy and be just
fine.